MAY 2004
Fire devours Sand Island recycling yard; Dems quash 'ice' veto; Oahu police will give stun guns a shot; Doubt cast on murder weapon; Banana virus found in northern Big Island; Not all favor Kailua road change; Toxic cargo resumes trip to West Coast; Vetoes throw state budget into uncertainty; Tech, campaign spending bills alive; Bill revising city land-sale rules vetoed; Woman faces campaign charge; Police officer accused of evidence tampering; Piano prodigy's arrest in killing brings shock at UH
Pineapple memories bulldozed; Fire damage could have been worse; Micronesians cut from legal aid; Japanese tourist numbers up; Camile revitalizing before 'Idol' tour; Gas cap gets delay in latest plan; Sacred Hearts a family tradition; School keeps Navy spirits afloat; Cab drivers feel pain of new rules; UH undergrads strut research stuff; Registration set for Junior Lifeguards [V. 9, No. 124 - Mon., May 3, 2004] Man burned and 7 homeless after alleged arson at Makaha home; Tsunami detectors work as advertised; Global warming threatens isle species; Isle Democrats are slammed on wiretap law; Education reform hangs in balance today; Koreans see hint of openness; Sea science researchers turn focus to microbes; Sand Island recycling firm to keep up with pilot plan [V. 9, No. 125 - Tue., May 4, 2004] Senate restores HGEA pay; Isle soldier killed in 1st week of tour; School reform passes over veto; Lingle signs drug bill; Ethics bill stirs partisan debate; Firm might quit tire shredding; Guilty plea in money-laundering case; Aki's mother gets restraining order; Buyers flock to Big Isle eucalyptus [V. 9, No. 126 - Wed., May 5, 2004] Errors may void student scores; Housing bias bill dead; Trias gets lukewarm reactions on 'Idol'; U.S. court nominee withdraws; Fatality in Iraq leaves isle widow; Officer arrested in alleged assault; Revised Akaka bill criticized; Bainum campaign fined for radio ad; City sued over sewage spills; Exec fined for illegal donations; Kohala road repairs completed; Mail carriers collect for Foodbank [V. 9, No. 127 - Thu., May 6, 2004] Isle condo prices surge; Bill adjusts principals' function; Audit questions UH fund raising; Arceneaux resigns as St. Louis coach; Test flaws anger school officials; Fallen GIs remembered at Schofield; Book reveals diet secrets of Okinawa; Isles get front-row seats for 2 comets; Deliberations begin in Aki trial; 2 indicted in beating death; State executive salaries to go up; Radio star eyes Dem leadership; Fire won't disrupt recycling, city says; 2 charged over campaign donations; Federal court takes beach stand case; H-1 crash lawsuit settled; Queen's wins $7.5M in grants [V. 9, No. 128 - Fri., May 7, 2004] Session wraps for Legislature; 'Five-0' detective dies; Builders to begin Waikiki face lift; Convention secrecy bill vetoed; UH turning away would-be nurses; Isle Guard troops off to Afghan duty; Town recalls slain Schofield soldier; Abercrombie wants Rumsfeld out; Star-Bulletin wins big at Pai Awards; Warrior pleads not guilty in theft case; 2 admit 'Net child sex scheme; Isles pass women's health study; Kauai group seeks tax reform [V. 9, No. 129 - Sat., May 8, 2004] School tests widely flawed; Maui soldier calls Iraq injuries 'minor'; Hawaiian draws eye of airline in Arizona; Aloha Tower closes to fix ceiling; Isle inmates to arrive in Mississippi next week; 'Uncle' now up to 7 bank heists; Bonds to fix harbors come at a high price; Endangered species list is criticized; Kauai mayor wants to scrap 'rainy day fund'; County urged to stop adding chemical to water; Lingle blasts Democrats at Big Isle lunch [V. 9, No. 130 - Sun., May 9, 2004] GOP aims to block House overrides; Soldiers' clans improvise Mom's Day; Iraq report puts ex-isle resident in spotlight; UH-Manoa sees drop in foreign applicants; Bill gives ticket revenues to city; Immigrant freed after 31 months; Star-Bulletin shines in 'Best of the West'; Kids' court judges Tortoise vs. Hare; Traffic stalls Kona development; Hamakua disaster decree extended; 2004 graduation ceremonies list; Pacific islanders top world's scales [V. 9, No. 131 - Mon., May 10, 2004] Gaspar seeks closure in D.C.; City OKs workers' religious leaflets; Time and land slip away from Kaneohe family; Paddlers slog through Kauai race; Rain and winds delay departure of Hokule'a; Visa flap dampens Chinese tourism; Isle reservist details life back in Baghdad; Family recalls slain isle soldier; Obstetrician delivered 12,000 babies in Hawaii [V. 9, No. 132 - Tue., May 11, 2004] Boulder hits Nuuanu home; 'Such a ride' for Jasmine on 'Idol'; Neighbor islands condo crazy; Circuit judge denied retention; $25K taken from charity; Molokai jet crash lawsuit settled; Shriners lauds doctor back from war; New laws seek to alter Constitution; Army wins praise for heiau help; Altercation sparks HPD internal inquiry; Lingle seeks unique view in Israel [V. 9, No. 133 - Wed., May 12, 2004] UH must return volleyball trophy; State says boulder from private lot; Capitol scum problem persists; 'Idol' judges bring Jasmine to tears; Arrest made in child killing; Fumes close part of court building; Ewa principal in national race; 2 jailed in visitor’s beating; HECO discovers outage cause; Soldier's ashes bound for Punchbowl; Woman shot at Kakaako bar; Ship wastewater regs proposed; Jury gets liquor corruption case; Lawyer suspended for 42 months; Isle college-grad rate above average; 'Star' UH students awarded [V. 9, No. 134 - Thu., May 13, 2004] Jurors back off murder verdict; Verdict angers victim's family; 'A good guy, a loyal friend'; Jasmine's survival stuns 'Idol' judges; Abuse preceded bar shooting; Jellyfish invasion arrives early; State warns of new crop-eating pest; Suspect proud of abusing girl; Illegal Point Panic surfers ticketed; Doctors relish own reality TV; Council clears new driving fines; Chants, stories at Kailua fest; Council OKs raise for HGEA; City property sale bill survives; U.S. warns of South Pacific terror [V. 9, No. 135 - Fri., May 14, 2004] Teachers approve contract; Idol Trias home, thanks fans; Slain girl's sister caught in middle; Feds to eye Honolulu airport delays; Oahu traffic Web site is running; Hokule'a crew hopes to sail Sunday; Gunshots at picnic result in arrests; Travel agency sues airline; Girl's accused killer enters no plea; Lawmakers disgusted by Iraq photos; Advocate Ruth Ellen Lindenberg dies [V. 9, No. 136 - Sat., May 15, 2004] Trias spends whirlwind 2 days at home; Ex-schools chief got $1M; Danger remains where rock fell; TV shows boost isle economy; Disabled woman left housebound after theft; Harley awaits returning Guardsman; Kalihi man drowns off Portlock; Suspected car thief is nabbed by police; $7 million sought to fight coqui frogs | Bill may increase parking prices; Changing the face of Waianae; Heavy showers lead to fatal crash; Guard wives prepare homecomings; Isle inmates moved farther away; Poi shortage possible; Kailua park gets swings back; Isles' Stryker bill up for vote; Concert shows beauty in serenity; Ambassador to APEC named; AARP offers seminars on walking [V. 9, No. 138 - Mon., May 17, 2004] UH grads eager to take message abroad; Politics fills up back yards; Voting logjam angers 'Idol' fans; Executives to cash in on bank merger; Palolo steamed over pool problem; Big Isle halts Kailua-Kona project due to traffic jams; New series gives Hawaii 3 TV shows in production; Hokulea still on hold for right weather [V. 9, No. 139 - Tue., May 18, 2004] 11 life terms for crime spree; Inouye says Iraq abuse has upside; Nanakuli rock fell from state land; Jasmine ready Hollywood fast lane; Vigilance urged for hurricane season; Parents' school book drive nets $48K; HMSA to offer drug-discount card; Expert criticizes 2 Kauai tax proposals; Bail set in picnic shooting case; Maui midge solution working [V. 9, No. 140 - Wed., May 19, 2004] HMSA lowers rate request; Isle Guard troops home early; BOE set to OK school surf teams; Investigator in ammo case claims retaliation; Jasmine's singing leaves judges flat; Fans meet Camile at Maui event; Recycling firm denies favoritism; Crews in Nanakuli seek risky rocks; Liquor patrol called corrupt; Isle Dems book Dean for convention [V. 9, No. 141 - Thu., May 20, 2004] 'Net posting of sex offender data sought; Aloha Jasmine; Maui Land & Pine buys into ferry; Drop 'ice' death case, coalition urges; Army builder and unions sign deal; Guardian Angels may patrol here; Parking fee hike advances; Public-urination bill becomes law; Prison 'ice' smuggling outlined; No-contest plea in prostitute beheading; 13 students honored at science fair; Family claims malpractice killed prisoner; State tests response to bioterror; Architect faces charges for Harris donations; Council panel OKs funds for Poamoho; 'Net quiz educates teens on pregnancy; Japan-America Society cofounder Honda dies; Rev. Roy G. Sapp dies; Memorial set for L.A. shooting victim; Osteoporosis forum set [V. 9, No. 142 - Fri., May 21, 2004] Isles' tax burden highest; Councilman Goro Hokama dies; Stryker impact report ready; Mom allegedly admitted 'ice' use; Test firm says errors don't void results; Isle 'Idols' are keeping busy; Ewa road plans draw concern; Colors reveal ages of asteroids; Israel trip a dream for Lingle; Fake credit union runs scam; Drugs at core of shooting site; Man charged in school food fraud; Law official Dean Yamashiro dies [V. 9, No. 143 - Sat., May 22, 2004] Police pondering car chaos; Isle ties vital to Verizon buyer; Donation turns grief to gratitude; Time crunch led to test errors; Hokule'a crew waits to begin journey; Honoring the fallen; Council member warns of further budget cuts; Candidates for mayor face off in June 8 debate; Kauai faces 13.6% more property taxes; UH settles suit alleging med school racial bias; Man busted in sex assault case; 4 fined for illegal political contributions; Isle job market shows growth; Architect had a hand in designing many Hawaii landmarks [V. 9, No. 144 - Sun., May 23, 2004] No alarm for apartment fire; 'Idol' show sells out in record time; Citizenship enters classroom; Case and Gabbard turn to grass roots; Choir promotes discipline, smiles; Site to honor vet's bravery; Museum marks tsunami anniversary; Venus transit featured in isle event; Services set for 'Five-0' star [V. 9, No. 145 - Mon., May 24, 2004] Surfing schools crowd the hot spots; Drug-use during pregnancy brews controversy; Fire risk prompts pepper spray switch; Makiki debates museum plan; New rum distillery will open on Maui; Pilot project encourages females; Cats apparently hung in protest; Maui shifts mentally ill teens to Oahu [V. 9, No. 146 - Tue., May 25, 2004] Nordstrom to anchor Ala Moana; Oahu property crimes drop 12%; Lingle backs Bush Iraq plan; Navy gets buffer for Kauai base; Reichel wins big at the Hokus; Napalm lands students in hot water; Soldier wins delay in Iraq death case; Council shifts funds from homeless program; Tree-saving bill passes to Lingle; Typhus cases decline; Pearl-bound destroyer christened [V. 9, No. 147 - Wed., May 26, 2004] Ala Moana businesses face ouster; Isle Dems see many new faces; Isle taxes now called 'wealthy friendly'; Ruling turns on definition of 'person'; Wal-Mart in court over burial site; Lingle snuffs cigarettes on campus; Isle student in geography bee finals; Waipahu High principal honored; Sex assault draws 30-year term; Wheeler unit heading to Kuwait; Destroyer home before last voyage; Lawsuit claims sex assault by nurse; Tax break may cut city budget; City to evaluate recycling bids; Felon-rehab program launched; Maui homeowners get tax relief; Kauai budget sets record [V. 9, No. 148 - Thu., May 27, 2004] Waikiki crash kills 1, hurts 9; Terror fight steps up in isles; Parents want psych unit to stay open; Judge rules Wal-Mart can move remains; Leis provide foundation for Memorial Day events; Jury finds lawyer guilty in drug ring; Officer testifies driver ran over foot, then laughed; State revenues forecast holds steady; Tool detects vocal abnormalities; Isle student third in geography bee [V. 9, No. 149 - Fri., May 28, 2004] Driver in crash has past citations; Best U.S. beach: Hanauma Bay; Collapse closes Natatorium restrooms; Harris lets traffic fine bill pass; Isle teacher pay 20th in the nation; Nanakuli rock work finished; Finalists chosen to design UH logo; Senators optimistic on carrier; Child killing trial delayed; Korean War remains en route to isles; Hawaii Council members can run again [V. 9, No. 150 - Sat., May 29, 2004] Summer roadwork revs up; 3 officers may be charged in shooting; Grammy Awards to add Hawaiian music category; UH team to map erosion of beaches; Pastor chosen to lead diocese; Isle Democrats meet in atmosphere of openness; Maui honors councilman's legacy; Law affirms identity of Niihau shell leis; Isles to get $2.8M for bioterror response; More Army Guard troops headed for overseas duty; Company fined for medical-waste violations |
Rejected judges remain in dark; Forgotten graves; Dean energizes isle Dems; Operation Family Fun; Eco-research center push renewed; Family Tree: Aikido across generations; Charges dropped in family theft case; Medicare discount rules complex; Navy minisub debuts after tests here; Haleakala trail proposal criticized; Odors that closed building spark lawsuit; Chaperone charged with harassment
[V. 9, No. 152 - Mon., May 31, 2004]
Memorial Day: After the loss; A tribute to our fallen heroes; Farmers will sell if price is right; Statistics spur some to say bench is gender biased; Hokule'a captain Thompson is injured; Isle entertainer to lead Democrats; Isle kids will tackle mock crime
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